Art Resource Guide

There are many resources in the library which will provide information on this topic. The purpose of this Subject Guide is to give you some suggestions for getting started. Please keep in mind that another important resource is the librarian at the Reference Desk, 732.987.2422 or email reference@georgian.edu, who can suggest other useful sources and assist you in using the library catalog and the indexes.

Online Library Catalog

The Library Catalog lists the books, maps, audiovisual materials & periodical titles in the university library. Some possible ways to search for materials in art would be:

Name of a particular artist MICHELANGELO, VAN GOGH
Term for group of artists WOMEN ARTISTS, FRENCH PAINTERS
Term for artistic movement or period IMPRESSIONISM, MEDIEVAL ART
Term for type of art work SCULPTURE, PAINTING

Use Complex Search for more options, like searching for the Item Type video.

Indexes/Databases

Searching by topic in these indexes will give you a list of articles. Many articles will be full text. These databases are available from on or off campus.